James Doc McGill

James Doc McGill, 83, of Clinton, passed away at his home on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lillie McGill; his daughter, Mary McCulley; sons-in-law, John McCulley and Rev. Sam White; brothers, Conly McGill, Paul McGill, and Clyde McGill; and sisters, Etta Daugherty and Bulla Vickery.

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Bean) McGill; daughters, Sharon White and Marie Ford; son-in-law, Bob Ford; sister, Maudie Robinson of Michigan; grandchildren, Matthew Williams, Joseph (Becca) McCulley, Sabrina (Josh) Hawkins, Sonya (Dennis) Jenkins, Scott (Shelby) White, and Jazmine Ford; and great-grandchildren, Xander Williams, Ezekiel and Maverick Hawkins, Lindzey and Laci Taylor, Emberlyn and Revan McCulley, Marissa, Victoria, Trystan, and Merida Jenkins, and Judd White, along with other close family and friends.

A proud veteran of the Army and National Guard, he retired from Modine after 35 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Above all, he cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.